Spine
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Neovascularization and expression of inflammatory cytokines were examined in Osteoprotegerin (Opg) knockout (KO) mice which show intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration. ⋯ N/A.
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Retrospective database review OBJECTIVE.: To determine how both morbid obesity (BMI ≥ 40) and obesity (BMI 30-39.9) modify 90-day complication rates and 30-day readmission rates following 1-2 level, primary, lumbar spinal fusion surgery for degenerative pathology in an elderly population. ⋯ 3.
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Prospective randomized double-arm non-inferiority study OBJECTIVE.: To evaluate an additional surgical procedure (wedge-shaped resection of the cranial portion of the posterior bony arch) during open-door laminoplasty (ODLP), and to compare the outcomes with those of conventional ODLP surgery SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA.: In clinical practice, spine surgeons sometimes encounter patients who show bony impingement on lateral radiographs after ODLP; bony impingement may lead to reduced motion of the cervical spine and posterior neck pain. However, this problem has not been well studied, and no methods have been developed to prevent it. ⋯ 2.
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A retrospective study. ⋯ 3.